Sorry that I haven't been around and about much, folks.
The day before yesterday was another strenuous training day for my pony Bamber (a.k.a. Lil Joe); we were working on his bringing his head down and traveling less hallow (that is, not running with his head high). I got some tips from a local trainer regarding draw reins, a tool used to help bring the horse's head down. I applied it.
I got on for the second ride. The first ride had been a magnificent thing; we walked around, turned, stopped. All of this with a halter & lead rope! This second ride he was well-equip with an o-ring snaffle. I got on and was getting my weight ready to go, he